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Chapter IX
I launched out as a lecturer, now, with great boldness. I had the field all to myself, for public lectures were almost an unknown commodity in the Pacific market. They are not so rare, now, I suppose. I took an old personal friend along to play agent for me, and for two or three weeks we roamed through Nevada and California and had a very cheerful time of it. Two days before I lectured in Virginia City, two stagecoaches were robbed within two miles of the town.
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following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading “I took an old personal friend along to play agent for me, and for two or three weeks we roamed through Nevada and California and had a very cheerful time of it.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “Two days before I lectured in Virginia City, two stagecoaches were robbed within two miles of the town.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I launched out as a lecturer, now, with great boldness.”
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading “I had the field all to myself, for public lectures were almost an unknown commodity in the Pacific market.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “They are not so rare, now, I suppose.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “I took an old personal friend along to play agent for me, and for two or three weeks we roamed through Nevada and California and had a very cheerful time of it.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I took an old personal friend along to play agent for me, and for two or three weeks we roamed through Nevada and California and had a very cheerful time of it.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I took an old personal friend along to play agent for me, and for two or three weeks we roamed through Nevada and California and had a very cheerful time of it.”
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading “Two days before I lectured in Virginia City, two stagecoaches were robbed within two miles of the town.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I launched out as a lecturer, now, with great boldness.
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From this reading I took an old personal friend along to play agent for me, and for two or three weeks we roamed through Nevada and California and had a very cheerful time of it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I had the field all to myself, for public lectures were almost an unknown commodity in the Pacific market.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I had the field all to myself, for public lectures were almost an unknown commodity in the Pacific market.
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading I took an old personal friend along to play agent for me, and for two or three weeks we roamed through Nevada and California and had a very cheerful time of it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I had the field all to myself, for public lectures were almost an unknown commodity in the Pacific market.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I took an old personal friend along to play agent for me, and for two or three weeks we roamed through Nevada and California and had a very cheerful time of it.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They are not so rare, now, I suppose.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I launched out as a lecturer, now, with great boldness.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Two days before I lectured in Virginia City, two stagecoaches were robbed within two miles of the town.
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From this reading I launched out as a lecturer, now, with great boldness.
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From this reading I took an old personal friend along to play agent for me, and for two or three weeks we roamed through Nevada and California and had a very cheerful time of it.
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From this reading I took an old personal friend along to play agent for me, and for two or three weeks we roamed through Nevada and California and had a very cheerful time of it.
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From this reading Two days before I lectured in Virginia City, two stagecoaches were robbed within two miles of the town.
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From this reading I had the field all to myself, for public lectures were almost an unknown commodity in the Pacific market.
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From this reading Two days before I lectured in Virginia City, two stagecoaches were robbed within two miles of the town.
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From this reading I had the field all to myself, for public lectures were almost an unknown commodity in the Pacific market.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I had the field all to myself, for public lectures were almost an unknown commodity in the Pacific market.
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From this reading I took an old personal friend along to play agent for me, and for two or three weeks we roamed through Nevada and California and had a very cheerful time of it.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I launched out as a lecturer, now, with great boldness.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had the field all to myself, for public lectures were almost an unknown commodity in the Pacific market.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I launched out as a lecturer, now, with great boldness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I had the field all to myself, for public lectures were almost an unknown commodity in the Pacific market.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I took an old personal friend along to play agent for me, and for two or three weeks we roamed through Nevada and California and had a very cheerful time of it.
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From this reading I launched out as a lecturer, now, with great boldness.
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From this reading Two days before I lectured in Virginia City, two stagecoaches were robbed within two miles of the town.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I launched out as a lecturer, now, with great boldness.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I had the field all to myself, for public lectures were almost an unknown commodity in the Pacific market.
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From this reading I had the field all to myself, for public lectures were almost an unknown commodity in the Pacific market.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I took an old personal friend along to play agent for me, and for two or three weeks we roamed through Nevada and California and had a very cheerful time of it.
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From this reading Two days before I lectured in Virginia City, two stagecoaches were robbed within two miles of the town.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I had the field all to myself, for public lectures were almost an unknown commodity in the Pacific market.
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From this reading I took an old personal friend along to play agent for me, and for two or three weeks we roamed through Nevada and California and had a very cheerful time of it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They are not so rare, now, I suppose.
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From this reading I launched out as a lecturer, now, with great boldness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I took an old personal friend along to play agent for me, and for two or three weeks we roamed through Nevada and California and had a very cheerful time of it.
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From this reading I took an old personal friend along to play agent for me, and for two or three weeks we roamed through Nevada and California and had a very cheerful time of it.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I took an old personal friend along to play agent for me, and for two or three weeks we roamed through Nevada and California and had a very cheerful time of it.
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From this reading I launched out as a lecturer, now, with great boldness.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I had the field all to myself, for public lectures were almost an unknown commodity in the Pacific market.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I took an old personal friend along to play agent for me, and for two or three weeks we roamed through Nevada and California and had a very cheerful time of it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I took an old personal friend along to play agent for me, and for two or three weeks we roamed through Nevada and California and had a very cheerful time of it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I had the field all to myself, for public lectures were almost an unknown commodity in the Pacific market.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They are not so rare, now, I suppose.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I took an old personal friend along to play agent for me, and for two or three weeks we roamed through Nevada and California and had a very cheerful time of it.
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From this reading Two days before I lectured in Virginia City, two stagecoaches were robbed within two miles of the town.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading They are not so rare, now, I suppose.
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From this reading Two days before I lectured in Virginia City, two stagecoaches were robbed within two miles of the town.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading They are not so rare, now, I suppose.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I had the field all to myself, for public lectures were almost an unknown commodity in the Pacific market.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They are not so rare, now, I suppose.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I took an old personal friend along to play agent for me, and for two or three weeks we roamed through Nevada and California and had a very cheerful time of it.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading I took an old personal friend along to play agent for me, and for two or three weeks we roamed through Nevada and California and had a very cheerful time of it.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I took an old personal friend along to play agent for me, and for two or three weeks we roamed through Nevada and California and had a very cheerful time of it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I had the field all to myself, for public lectures were almost an unknown commodity in the Pacific market.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I took an old personal friend along to play agent for me, and for two or three weeks we roamed through Nevada and California and had a very cheerful time of it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two days before I lectured in Virginia City, two stagecoaches were robbed within two miles of the town.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I took an old personal friend along to play agent for me, and for two or three weeks we roamed through Nevada and California and had a very cheerful time of it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I had the field all to myself, for public lectures were almost an unknown commodity in the Pacific market.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I took an old personal friend along to play agent for me, and for two or three weeks we roamed through Nevada and California and had a very cheerful time of it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two days before I lectured in Virginia City, two stagecoaches were robbed within two miles of the town.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I took an old personal friend along to play agent for me, and for two or three weeks we roamed through Nevada and California and had a very cheerful time of it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I took an old personal friend along to play agent for me, and for two or three weeks we roamed through Nevada and California and had a very cheerful time of it.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I had the field all to myself, for public lectures were almost an unknown commodity in the Pacific market.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I launched out as a lecturer, now, with great boldness.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Two days before I lectured in Virginia City, two stagecoaches were robbed within two miles of the town.
